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Job Description

DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager, the Utilities Director acts as the executive manager for the water and wastewater utility operations of the City.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Assumes full management responsibility for all Utilities Department functions, programs, and operations including the operation of the City’s water, wastewater, and recycled water, and the lakes and canal sections, and related operations, functions, and program areas; oversees the operation of the water filtration and wastewater treatment plants.

Assists the City Manager and Assistant City Manager in the development and implementation of Departmental policies, goals, objectives, procedures, and priorities for each assigned service area.

Establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.

Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.

Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Utilities Department’s work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

Develops and administers the Department budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; prepares water and wastewater rates, fees and charges; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary to meet the end result.

Provides staff assistance and support to the Assistant City Manager; prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports including those for City Council meetings; prepares and/or reviews written correspondence on a variety of City programs and projects including current and long-range water, wastewater and reclamation projects.

Represents the Utilities Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; represents the City at San Diego County Water Authority staff functions, meetings and work groups; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, engineering, chemistry, or a related field. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.

Experience: Ten years of increasingly responsible management experience in a position with significant financial and operational responsibility over a medium to large-size business/corporation, or

Ten years of increasingly responsible experience in water or wastewater utility administration including three years of management and administrative responsibility.

License or Certificate - Possession of Water Treatment or Distribution and/or Wastewater Treatment certification is desirable. Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer is desirable. Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Standard office setting. CONTINUOUS working indoors, dust from paperwork. Work schedule is 9/80 with alternating Fridays off in a biweekly period. Work environment is both formal and informal, team oriented, having variable tasks, pace, and pressure. Overtime and attending meetings outside of regular work hours may be required. Work is performed indoors in office and in meeting rooms.